Technology LNP - Army Chief warns against organizing weddings, parties to homes
Army Commander General Shavendra Silva says that public gatherings such as parties and weddings which have been prohibited due to the current Covid-19…
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Sports LNP - SLC postpones charity cricket match
Sri Lanka Cricket today announced that the ‘Charity Match’ scheduled to be played on the 04th May 2021 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, between…
Health LNP - 2,000 bed field hospital for Gampaha
A 2,000 bed field hospital will be built in Warallawatta in Gampaha to cope with present pandemic situation,Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said. It is…
Crime LNP - Spread in COVID-19 virus in offices on the rise: Epidemiology Chief
While saying that the spread of COVID-19 in companies in the country is on the rise, Chief Epidemiologist Dr Sudath Samaraweera said today the risk of…
Technology LNP - Over 1,000 daily Covid-19 cases for third consecutive day
The total number of Covid-19 cases reported in the country exceeded 1,000 mark for the third consecutive day today. Accordingly, a total of 1,077 Covid-19…
Health LNP - SL’s GDP projected to rebound amid vaccination: ADB
Forecasts economy to grow 4.1% in 2021 and to moderate to 3.6% in 2022 The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) flagship annual economic publication, the Asian…
Security LNP - Dambulla, Galewela, Naula, Pannala isolated with immediate effect
Dambulla, Galewela and Naula police areas in Matale district and Pannala Police area in Kurunegala district have been isolated with immediate effect, Army…
Weather LNP - Tourists ask for casinos, Ayurveda, shopping, and steam train travels
As Sri Lanka is exploring multiple options to pull the tourism sector towards normalcy at the earliest, special requests have been received from key source…
Sports LNP - Dimuth Karunaratne hits ton to put Sri Lanka on top
Dimuth Karunaratne continued his good vein of form with the bat as the Sri Lankan captain picked up his 12th Test hundred in the second and final Test against…
Sports LNP - Mathilda Karlsson becomes first Sri Lankan to qualify for Tokyo Olympics
“Road to Olympics! Congratulations to the first Sri Lankan to qualify for the games! Hopefully the first of many,” the minister said in a twitter message…
Business LNP - Local company sealed off after tests confirm presence of Aflatoxin in coconut oil
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has taken measures to seal off a local coconut oil manufacturing company after it was confirmed its products contain the…
Technology LNP - Easter attacks: Probes uncover details of an experimental blast in 2018
A suspect who is currently in remand custody over the Easter Sunday terror attacks has admitted to having knowledge of an experimental bomb blast in 2018 which…
Sports LNP - Sri Lanka's Nuwan Zoysa Banned For Six Years For Trying To Fix Matches
Former Sri Lanka seamer and coach Nuwan Zoysa was on Wednesday banned from all cricket for six years after being found guilty of trying to fix matches and…
Sports LNP - SLC inquiry finds national cricketer guilty of unprofessional behaviour
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) censured a national cricketer for his recent behaviour at an event at a hotel in the South of the island, with a three-member inquiry…
Health LNP - SL-China agree to enhance defence cooperation
Sri Lanka and China agreed to enhance defence cooperation, particularly in terms of high level exchanges and training, informed sources said. The enhancement…
Security LNP - No move for complete lockdown: Army Chief
Despite the large number of COVID cases being reported in various parts of the country, Army Commander Gen. Shavendra Silva said that there is no move to go…
Technology LNP - Over 30,000 people in Sri Lanka acquire digital skills during COVID-19
Microsoft and LinkedIn launch next stage to help job seekers and employers move to a skills-based economy ASIA PACIFIC, SRI LANKA — Microsoft has helped over…
Travel LNP - Tomorrow special half day bank holiday
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has declared a special half day bank holiday for tomorrow (April 30) due to in lieu of May Day which falls on a Saturday (May…
Law LNP - Colombo HC concludes Avant-Garde floating armoury case; decision on May 21
The Colombo High Court today concluded the hearing of the case filed against the Chairman of the Avant Garde Maritime Services Company Nissanka Senadhipathi…
Technology LNP - SL Embassy facilitates repatriation of over 6,000 migrant workers from Kuwait
Sri Lanka Embassy in Kuwait says it continues to facilitate the repatriation of Sri Lankan migrant workers and other Sri Lankans who were severely affected by…
Technology LNP - COVID: Sri Lanka sees highest daily spike as new cases soar above 1,400
With a spike in COVID infections, Sri Lanka’s daily cases count stayed above the grim milestone of 1,000 for the second consecutive day on Wednesday (April…
Health LNP - Hospitals reach full capacity
While saying that the capacity in hospitals where COVID patients were treated had exceeded, Director General of Health Services Dr Asela Gunawardana yesterday…
Sports LNP - Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh 1st Test ends in a draw
Tamim Iqbal’s counter-attacking half-century rid Bangladesh of early jitters in their second innings and ensured that their first Test against Sri Lanka ended…
Health LNP - World Bank Reassures Support for Sri Lanka to Build Back Better from COVID-19
The World Bank’s Country Director for Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka, Faris Hadad-Zervos, concluded a successful visit to Sri Lanka today where he reiterated…